The drama continues at Bell Bottom High as Reecy Jones turns fifteen years old and enters her sophomore studies in the fall of 1974. This year, Reecy is struggling with her own family situation. In addition, she's trying to help her best friend, Joyce Campbell, deal with an abusive home life combined with personal news that has rocked her world. The story, set in the fictional town of Clifton, Arkansas, follows the lives of two teenage girls who both have a lot of growing up to do. When Joyce finally exposes the truth about herself and her family, will Reecy be able to help her best friend cope with the pressures of life? Will Reecy be able to cope with her own family drama?